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Glass Thickness Meter and Low-E Detector with Laminates

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Model # GC3200

Operating Manual

Glass-Chek ELITE  -  Model# GC3200

www.edtm.com

(419) 861-1030 | [email protected]

Table of Contents

The Glass-Chek ELITE enables you to measure glass and air space thickness of 
single, double, triple, and quad pane windows from a single side.  The GC3200 
allows you to determine the presence, location and type of invisible low-E 
coatings, as well as identify and measure laminated glass (including the inner-
layer thickness).  There are numerous other applications described within this 
operating manual.

This manual will outline how to use the meter, including choosing language and 
measurement settings, explanations of “results” screens,  proper use, and 
maintenance of the meter.  Additionally, it will outline appropriate applications, 
technical details and warranty information.

Page 1 ....................................................Introduction and Table of Contents

Page 2 ....................................................Meter Layout

Results Screen Explanation

MENU Options

Page 3 ....................................................Navigating the MENU, Unit of Measure, & Results Screen Speed

Page 4 ....................................................Operating MODES

Page 5 ....................................................Language Selection

Back-light Settings

Stored Data

Page 6 ....................................................Proper Operation, BEST Location for Measurements on Window, Hand Placement

Page 7 ....................................................Application Example 1:  Double Pane IG with Low E on Surface 2

Application Example 2:  Double Pane IG with Low E on Surface 3

Application Example 3:  Triple Pane IG with Low E on Surface 5

Application Example 4:  Double Pane IG with Suspended Film

Page 8 ....................................................Application Example 5:  Laminated Glass

Page 9 ....................................................Application Example 6:  LAMI + LOW E (Low E Coating Against LAMI Inner Layer)

Page 10 ..................................................Application Example 7:  Multi-Laminate Glass

Page 11...................................................Application Example 8:  Multi-Laminate Glass and Multiple Data Screens

Application Example 9:  Multi-Laminate Glass and “D” Values

Page 12...................................................Low E Detection Capabilities

Page 13...................................................Helpful Operating Tips & Explanations

Explanation of ERROR Messages

Page 14...................................................Troubleshooting Guide

Page 15...................................................Specifications

Glass Thickness Range

Page 16...................................................ASTM Glass Standard Thickness Table

Fractions Table With Low E Coating List

GC3200 Warranty

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EDTM, Inc.
745 Capital Commons Dr
Toledo, OH 43615

Summary of Contents for Glass-Chek ELITE GC3200

Page 1: ...n MENU Options Page 3 Navigating the MENU Unit of Measure Results Screen Speed Page 4 Operating MODES Page 5 Language Selection Back light Settings Stored Data Page 6 Proper Operation BEST Location fo...

Page 2: ...G MENU screen appears Release the ARROW button once that screen appears You can enter the MENU system any time the meter is powered on by pressing and holding one of the ARROW buttons Please note that...

Page 3: ...in fractions If decimal inches are chosen only the air space thickness and overall IG unit thickness will be shown in decimal inches The glass thickness will always be shown in fractions of an inch wh...

Page 4: ...t results If you need to know the air space of the IG change the MODE to NORMAL GLASS NO LAMI and the GC3200 will measure the IG as a regular double pane window including the air space See the applica...

Page 5: ...ff the back light until the measurement results are obtained This helps to extend the life of the battery Stored Data The GC3200 will automatically save the most recent 30 measurements The stored data...

Page 6: ...st windows in free air not resting on a tabletop surface or stacked on other pieces of glass BOTTOM CENTER Above Back of GC3200 meter with the two lenses circled Use clean compressed air to clean the...

Page 7: ...the meter did not detect a low E coating on G1 or G2 Since the GC3200 only detects coatings on the first 2 panes you may be required to test both sides of a triple pane window to verify the presence...

Page 8: ...by showing the results as a combination of G1 L1 G2 When this occurs the meter was not able to cleanly identify the laminate inner layer surfaces Screen 4 below shows an example of how this will appe...

Page 9: ...clear of any Low E coating In this example the clear glass lami 162 or 5 32 On screens 2 and 4 you will see that these two thickness values are denoted by the letter D D1 D2 Because the meter does no...

Page 10: ...itional screen to the rotation of results screens The additional screen is called the ASSUMPTION SCREEN If the user knows that both pieces of glass in the laminated piece that are referenced in the AS...

Page 11: ...to showing a D dimension that groups at least one component into the dimension The D dimension could include a variety of component thickness values in its result For instance the D dimension could i...

Page 12: ...than one low e coating in the window the Glass Chek ELITE will only identify the first nearest Low E coating that it encounters Testing from the opposite side of the window would allow you to identify...

Page 13: ...for low E measurement See the Specifications section on Page 15 of this manual for more details on the GC3200 s maximum thickness ranges Battery and replacement The GC3200 meter is powered by a 9 vol...

Page 14: ...takes varying amounts of time depending on the application Be sure to hold the meter steady against the window until the results are displayed Measurements that will take longer include Laminated Gla...

Page 15: ...ic Glass The GC3200 will display the thickness of single pane monolithic glass up to 2 75 inches or 70mm thick GLASS 1 GLASS 1 SINGLE LITE GLASS GLASS 2 GLASS 2 AIR SPACE 1 AIR SPACE 1 AIR SPACE 2 GLA...

Page 16: ...assumes no liability for the consequential damages of any kind through the use or misuse of the GC3200 product by the purchaser or others No other obligations or liabilities are expressed or implied...

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